Current Time in Aurora, Illinois, USA

2:22:39 AM

02:22:39

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

Clock format
Time zone details

Aurora is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Aurora

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:37 AMSunset4:33 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Illinois
County
Kane County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
200,661
Elevation
207 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 45' N / 88° 19' W
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All times shown relative to Aurora local time

Clock changes in Aurora

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 52 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 52 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(29.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 52 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 46 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 44 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 42 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 40 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Aurora

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Plan around Aurora

Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Aurora, Illinois, USA

Chicago O'Hare International AirportORDLarge airport · Serves Chicago42.1 km northeast

Source: OurAirports record · ORD / KORD

About 42.1 km (26.2 mi) northeast of Aurora

Scheduled airline service in source data

Chicago Midway International AirportMDWLarge airport · Serves Chicago47.2 km east

Source: OurAirports record · MDW / KMDW

About 47.2 km (29.3 mi) east of Aurora

Scheduled airline service in source data

Gary/Chicago International AirportGYYMedium airport · Serves Gary77.0 km east-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · GYY / KGYY

About 77.0 km (47.8 mi) east-southeast of Aurora

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Aurora in?
Aurora uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Aurora?
Clocks in Aurora move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Aurora observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Aurora observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Aurora?
Aurora is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer